Freight Carrier · Griffith, IN

CHARGER LOGISTICS USA INC

500 E RIDGE ROAD STE 202 RM 201 · Griffith, IN 46319

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(317) 614-3814 Tap to call
  • MC #709568
  • USDOT #2014604 USDOT Active
  • 481
    Power Units
  • 542
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CHARGER LOGISTICS USA INC is a Griffith, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 481 truck(s) in their fleet and 542 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-709568 and their USDOT number is 2014604.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/07/2025 · last updated Sep 8, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/07/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 72,035,614 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 15 states over the past 24 months: MI (44), IN (35), TX (22), AR (19), IL (14), CA (8), OH (7), MO (7), NY (2), TN (2), AZ (2), NM (2), +3 more. Home base: Griffith, Indiana.

Safety Record

28 Severe Violations Updated Oct 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 8
    Injury
  • 8
    Tow
  • 17
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.48 39 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.15 13 Vehicle Maintenance 3.35 31 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.15 2

Inspection Summary

  • 167
    Total
  • 90
    Clean
  • 77
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 51 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone6× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 391.11B2SDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Highway Traffic Sign Assessment1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 10

  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.3× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit14× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation9× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 1

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× SW 7
  • 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× SW 7
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner7× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 24

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured7× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.70B1I-CDSLI-LT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - 25% or less ineffective on either side.1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.201C-FRFrame - Bent, cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
CHARGER LOGISTICS USA INC
500 E RIDGE ROAD STE 202 RM 201
GRIFFITH, IN 46319
Mailing Address
CHARGER LOGISTICS USA INC
500 E RIDGE ROAD STE 202 RM201
GRIFFITH, IN 46319

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